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Topic: why does n-octadecanol, which is s heavier than urea, has a much lower mp?  (Read 2994 times)

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n-Octadecanol has a molar mass of 270.5 g/mol and a melting point of 57-59 °C
whereas urea has a molar mass of 60.1 and a melting point of 133-135 °C.
Explain why n-octadecanol, which is 4.5 times heavier than urea, has a much
lower melting point.

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